In Fraunhofer diffraction by a single slit,if the slit width is $a$,the wavelength is $\lambda$,and the focal length of the lens is $f$,what is the linear width of the central maximum?

  • A
    $\frac{f\lambda}{a}$
  • B
    $\frac{fa}{\lambda}$
  • C
    $\frac{2f\lambda}{a}$
  • D
    $\frac{f\lambda}{2a}$

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